Mattel criticised for 'inappropriate' Bridgerton-themed Polly Pockets
Mail Onlineby Ruth Stainer20d ago
Major toymaker Mattel has been criticised for its 'inappropriate' Polly Pocket set inspired by risqué Netflix drama Bridgerton.
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top 74%‘I’ve achieved more than I dreamed of’: Britain’s Katy Marchant retires from elite cycling
Sport | The Guardianby Press Association20d ago
The Olympic gold medallist Katy Marchant has announced her retirement from elite cycling. The 33-year-old took gold alongside Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell in the women’s team sprint at the...
Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows
World news | The Guardianby Julia Kollewe20d ago
Sales of residential heat pumps jumped across Europe in the first six months of the year as the Iran war sent oil and gas prices rocketing and some countries lowered electricity taxes.
The First Year (of the Gaza Genocide in the Media) review – bold but uneven focus on Palestinian voices
The Guardianby Arifa Akbar20d ago
How do news outlets cover war in a region where independent foreign journalists are blocked entry?
England Women's Rugby League World Cup squad: Jasmin Strange earns first call-up
BBC Sportby Mike Whalley20d ago
- Published Australia-born Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.
Healey offers upbeat vision but sheds little light on how it will be paid for
World news | The Guardianby Heather Stewart Economics editor20d ago
John Healey cheered the Labour faithful with his first conference speech as chancellor, offering an upbeat vision of a reindustrialised Britain with fresh opportunities for young people – but gave...
Israeli football chiefs weigh sacking coach after 'humiliating' 3-0 loss to Ireland
Middle East Eyeby Nadav Rapaport20d ago
Israeli football chiefs weigh sacking coach after 'humiliating' 3-0 loss to Ireland Israel's 3-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Sunday has prompted a wave of recrimination in Israeli...
Three in four UK GPs are too busy to speak with patients in depth
Mail Onlineby Zoe Hardy20d ago
Three in four GPs are now too busy to talk to patients about lifestyle changes that could lower their risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes, according to a report.
AI cameras being tested on motorways in new crackdown on ghost plates
Mail Onlineby Joe Rossiter20d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The Government is testing a new AI registration plate recognition system which can detect illegal 'ghost' number plates.
Bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets after scientific breakthrough
The Independentby Bryony Gooch20d ago
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Chaos at major university as buildings evacuated over huge bomb threat
Daily Express :by Charlie Bradley,Catherine Mackinlay20d ago
A shelter-in-place order has been issued at Harvard University as police respond to a bomb threat at Memorial Hall on the campus.
British expat, 85, found dead at his home after 'violent beating'
Mail Onlineby Peter Allen20d ago
- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source A murder enquiry has been opened in France after a British retiree was found dead following ‘a very violent beating’.
New report reveals Americans are spending way more on entertainment
The Independentby J.R. Duren20d ago
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The clear priorities England must tackle after turbulent summer
The Independentby Harry Latham-Coyle20d ago
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The Young Ones and Spitting Image star Ronnie Golden dead aged 78
Mail Onlineby Rebecca Davison20d ago
The Young Ones and Spitting Image star Ronnie Golden, real name Tony De Meur, has died aged 78. The star, who was also a comedian and musician, died 'peacefully' when his film producer partner...
Gen Z has very strong opinions about age gap relationships – and it could be right | Zoe Williams
The Guardianby Zoe Williams20d ago
I looked up the cast before I saw the new film adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, thinking: “Who could be as good as Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet?” because of course I did.
Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor
BBC Newsby Ewan Somerville20d ago
- Published The chancellor has warned against allowing Britain's benefits bill to balloon while not offering young people opportunities.
Register to vote for the winner of the Vitae Three Minute Thesis competition 2026 – supported by The Conversation
The Conversation UKby Jo Adetunji, Executive Editor – Partnerships, The Conversation20d ago
Three minutes. One big research idea. And a chance to persuade you that they should win. That’s the challenge facing six finalists in the 2026 Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition...
Children sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to recalled raw milk cheese
The Independentby Paul Farrell20d ago
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Base jumper dies in Utah after wingsuit fails in remote mountainous region
World news | The Guardianby Victoria Bekiempis20d ago
A Base jumper died on Sunday in Utah after his wingsuit failed while he plunged from a 700ft height, according to authorities.